The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs: Insanely Different Principles for Breakthrough Success

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Now in paperback—the “Think Different” approach to innovation based on the guiding principles and enduring legacy of Apple’s legendary CEO Steve Jobs.Celebrating the life and legacy of one of the most influential innovators of all time, The I… Read More
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Acknowledgments          ix

Preface                          xi

Introduction: What the World Needs Now is More Jobs--Steve Jobs     xv

Chapter 1: What Would Steve Do?                       1

Principle 1: Do What You Love

Chapter 2: Follow Your Heart                15

Chapter 3: Think Differently About Your Career        25

Principle 2: Put a Dent in the Universe

Chapter 4: Inspire Evangelists                      45

Chapter 5: Think Differently About Your Vision         61

Principle 3: Kick-Start Your Brain

Chapter 6: Seek Out New Experiences         81

Chapter 7: Think Differently About How You Think          93

Principle 4: Sell Dreams, Not Products

Chapter 8: See Genius in Their Craziness            105

Chapter 9: Think Differently About Your Customers        125

Principle 5: Say No to 1,000 Things

Chapter 10: Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication          137

Chapter 11: Think Differently About Design                     155

Principle 6: Create Insanely Great Experiences

Chapter 12: We're Here to Help You Grow               175

Chapter 13: Think Differently About Your Brand Experience    185

Principle 7: Master the Message

Chapter 14: The World's Greatest Corporate Storyteller           199

Chapter 15: Think Differently About Your Story          209

One More Thing...Don't Let the Bozos Get You Down       219

Notes           223

Index           237

Now in paperback—the “Think Different” approach to innovation based on the guiding principles and enduring legacy of Apple’s legendary CEO Steve Jobs.

Celebrating the life and legacy of one of the most influential innovators of all time, The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs has become a landmark in the field, as powerful and inspirational as the man himself. This essential guide shows you how to apply Steve Jobs’s seven principles of innovation to any field, dream, or endeavor.

For Jobs, Apple’s slogan “Think Different” was more than a marketing tool. It was a way of life—a powerful, positive, game-changing approach to innovation that you can use to unlock your creative potential, turn your passions and ideas into revolutionary products, and captivate your customers by doing what you love. These innovation secrets, like Steve Jobs himself, will continue to inspire, challenge, and motivate us all for generations to come.